Our Energy Future

Our Energy Future
ISBN-10
1921507055
ISBN-13
9781921507052
Series
Our Energy Future
Category
Energy conservation
Pages
44
Language
English
Published
2009
Author
Justin Healey

Description

Over the past 30 years, total energy consumption in Australia has more than doubled, while energy consumption per person has increased by almost 40%. How will Australia manage future increases in energy consumption when there is also a pressing need to reduce greenhouse emissions and slow down climate change? The country¿s energy needs will have to transition from diminishing and polluting non-renewable sources of energy to renewable sources. So what is the future of fossil fuels? Can the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target of 20% of Australia¿s energy supply by 2020 make a real difference? Topics in Our Energy Future include: carbon capture and storage; 'clean coal¿ technology; peak oil; nuclear power; boosting Australia¿s energy efficiency and productivity; and household energy-saving tips. The book also explores the major renewables in detail ¿ solar, wind, hydroelectricity, geothermal, bio-energy, wave energy, and the potential of hydrogen power.Chapter 1 Energy Generation, Use and EfficiencyChapter 2 Future of Fossil Fuels and Renewable EnergyGlossary; Fast Facts; Web Links; Index

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